Calories in BBQ Sauce

BBQ Sauce has about 60 calories per 2 tbsp (35 g), with 0.4 g protein, 14 g carbs and 0.2 g fat. Per 100 g it has 172 kcal.

High sugarHigh sodiumMostly carbs
60kcal
Calories · 2 tbsp (35 g)
0.4g
Protein · 2 tbsp (35 g)
14g
Carbs · 2 tbsp (35 g)
0.2g
Fat · 2 tbsp (35 g)
Carbs 95%Protein 2%Fat 3%share of calories

BBQ Sauce calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
2 tbsp (35 g)60 kcal0.4 g14 g0.2 g
100 g172 kcal1 g40 g0.6 g

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BBQ Sauce nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 2 tbsp (35 g)
Calories172 kcal60 kcal
Protein1 g0.4 g
Carbohydrates40 g14 g
Fat0.6 g0.2 g
Fibre0.5 g0.2 g
Sugar33 g11.5 g
Sodium815 mg285 mg
Calcium20 mg7 mg
Iron0.8 mg0.3 mg
Potassium170 mg59 mg
Vitamin C2 mg0.7 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.

Coach's take: is BBQ Sauce healthy?

  • ●BBQ Sauce is moderately calorie-dense at 172 kcal per 100 g. About 95% of its calories come from carbs, 2% from protein and 3% from fat.
  • ●Most of its calories come from sugar, which digests fast and won't keep you full. On a fat-loss diet, keep it occasional and count it. 2 tbsp (35 g) adds 60 kcal.
  • ●It's low in protein (0.4 g in 2 tbsp (35 g)), so if you're building muscle, pair it with dal, paneer, curd, eggs or chicken.
  • ●It's high in sodium (815 mg per 100 g). Keep portions in check if you're watching your blood pressure.
  • ●Much of its carbohydrate is sugar (33 g per 100 g), so treat it as an occasional food rather than a daily staple.

To burn it off: 2 tbsp (35 g) (60 kcal) takes about 12 min of brisk walking or 5 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

BBQ Sauce: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of BBQ Sauce?

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One serving of BBQ Sauce, 2 tbsp (35 g), has roughly 60 calories, with 0.4 g protein, 14 g carbohydrates, 0.2 g fat and 0.2 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of BBQ Sauce?

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100 g of BBQ Sauce has 172 kcal, with 1 g protein, 40 g carbs, 0.6 g fat, 0.5 g fibre and 33 g sugar.

How much protein is in BBQ Sauce?

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BBQ Sauce has 1 g protein per 100 g (0.4 g in 2 tbsp (35 g)). Protein provides about 2% of its calories.

Is BBQ Sauce good for weight loss?

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Not ideal. Most of its 172 kcal per 100 g come from sugar, which won't keep you full. 2 tbsp (35 g) adds 60 kcal, so keep it occasional.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of BBQ Sauce?

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Burning roughly 60 kcal takes about 12 minutes of brisk walking or 5 minutes of running for a 70 kg adult. It takes longer if you're lighter and less time if you're heavier.

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